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FDA Approves Drug Combo for Overactive Bladder
05/09/2018
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the use of a combination therapy to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the use of a combination therapy to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
The FDA has approved a...
05/09/2018
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Urinary Incontinence Tied to Impaired Sexual Health in Older People
04/10/2018
Urinary incontinence (UI) is associated with declines in sexual activity and function along with heightened sexual concerns, and these should be discussed with older people when managing the disorder, UK researchers say. ...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is associated with declines in sexual activity and function along with heightened sexual concerns, and these should be discussed with older people when managing the disorder, UK researchers say. ...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is...
04/10/2018
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Increased Risk for Overactive Bladder With Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
03/26/2018
According to a recent study published in PLoS ONE, idiopathic Parkinson disease may be independently associated with an increased risk of overactive bladder.
According to a recent study published in PLoS ONE, idiopathic Parkinson disease may be independently associated with an increased risk of overactive bladder.
According to a recent study...
03/26/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Meropenem-Vaborbactam Effective for Complicated Urinary Tract Infection
02/27/2018
A combination treatment was found to be effective for treating complicated urinary tract infections, according to a recent study.
A combination treatment was found to be effective for treating complicated urinary tract infections, according to a recent study.
A combination treatment was...
02/27/2018
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Vibegron Relieves Overactive Bladder Symptoms
02/23/2018
A selective beta3-adrenoreceptor agonist improves symptoms and quality of life in patients with overactive bladder, a study suggests.
A selective beta3-adrenoreceptor agonist improves symptoms and quality of life in patients with overactive bladder, a study suggests.
A selective beta3-adrenoreceptor...
02/23/2018
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NSAIDs Better than Opioids for Acute Pain from Kidney Stones
12/12/2017
Researchers compared the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids in patients with acute renal colic.
Researchers compared the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids in patients with acute renal colic.
Researchers compared the...
12/12/2017
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Antibiotics Often Inappropriate for UTIs in Seniors
06/05/2017
Overprescription of antibiotics for UTIs in older adults may be more harmful than researchers previously thought.
Overprescription of antibiotics for UTIs in older adults may be more harmful than researchers previously thought.
Overprescription of antibiotics...
06/05/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
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ACP Guidelines for Urinary Incontinence: Nonsurgical Management in Women
01/06/2017
The Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians advise pelvic floor muscle training and pharmacologic therapy for urinary incontinence.
The Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians advise pelvic floor muscle training and pharmacologic therapy for urinary incontinence.
The Clinical Guidelines...
01/06/2017
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Diabetes Meds May Cause UTIs and Genital Infections
12/29/2016
Certain diabetes medications may be associated with a higher risk of genital infections compared with placebo or other active treatments.
Certain diabetes medications may be associated with a higher risk of genital infections compared with placebo or other active treatments.
Certain diabetes medications may...
12/29/2016
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Fesoterodine Treatment for Overactive Bladder in Older Women With and Without Hypertension
09/16/2016
Researchers from Japan assessed the efficacy and safety of fesoterodine vs placebo in elderly females with OAB symptoms, including urgent urinary incontinence and with or without concomitant HT in a post-hoc analysis.
Researchers from Japan assessed the efficacy and safety of fesoterodine vs placebo in elderly females with OAB symptoms, including urgent urinary incontinence and with or without concomitant HT in a post-hoc analysis.
Researchers from Japan assessed...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Adjuvant Endoscopic Balloon Cryoablation Demonstrates Safety, Efficacy in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
12/20/2022
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation was found to be noninferior to a single instillation of intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a phase 2 trial.
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation was found to be noninferior to a single instillation of intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a phase 2 trial.
Endoscopic balloon cryoablation...
12/20/2022
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Mirabegron Reduces Urinary Frequency, Improves Overactive Bladder Symptoms After Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
05/23/2022
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin improves frequent urination and overactive bladder symptoms among patients with prostate cancer who received brachytherapy, according to findings from a randomized trial.
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin improves frequent urination and overactive bladder symptoms among patients with prostate cancer who received brachytherapy, according to findings from a randomized trial.
Mirabergon added to tamsulosin...
05/23/2022
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Treatment Reduces Urinary Oxalate Excretion in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
02/23/2022
Urinary oxalate was reduced to normal or near-normal levels in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 after 6 months of treatment, according to study authors.
Urinary oxalate was reduced to normal or near-normal levels in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 after 6 months of treatment, according to study authors.
Urinary oxalate was reduced to...
02/23/2022
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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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NH Staff Intervention Reduces Antibiotic Overprescribing for UTIs
07/30/2021
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) per resident in nursing homes where an intervention was implemented to improve UTI education and communication among staff members.
There were fewer antibiotic...
07/30/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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More Than a Third of Nursing Home UTIs Involve Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogen
08/20/2020
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine pathogens were behind roughly 90% of all urinary tract infections in nursing homes between 2013 and 2017, according to the National Healthcare Safety Network Long-Term Care Facility Component.
Researchers found that nine...
08/20/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Many Women Over 50 Have Urinary Incontinence, Most Don't Seek Treatment
11/01/2018
Nearly half of women over age 50 report bladder leakage and many say it's a major problem for them, according to a new US survey. ...
Nearly half of women over age 50 report bladder leakage and many say it's a major problem for them, according to a new US survey. ...
Nearly half of women over age 50...
11/01/2018
Population Health
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Incidence of Urinary Incontinence in OAs With Diabetes
06/22/2018
Presenters of a study at the ADA 2018 Scientific Sessions during the Saturday poster session sought to assess urinary incontinence and related risk factors in older adults with diabetes.
Presenters of a study at the ADA 2018 Scientific Sessions during the Saturday poster session sought to assess urinary incontinence and related risk factors in older adults with diabetes.
Presenters of a study at the ADA...
06/22/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Men With Stress Urinary Incontinence Tend to Delay Surgery for Years
06/14/2018
Men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) tend to wait years before deciding to have anti-incontinence surgery, according to new research. ...
Men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) tend to wait years before deciding to have anti-incontinence surgery, according to new research. ...
Men with stress urinary...
06/14/2018
Population Health
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How Oral Antibiotics Impact Kidney Stone Risk
05/11/2018
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk...
05/11/2018
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